Birmingham snow causes school closures and travel issues
Birmingham wakes up to more snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday 6 January, leading to school closures and travel disruption. Get the latest updates and send in your reports.
Birmingham wakes up to more snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday 6 January, leading to school closures and travel disruption. Get the latest updates and send in your reports.
The Met Office has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for the West Midlands, predicting travel disruption and hazardous conditions. Temperatures could drop to -12C overnight.
Maps show a 349-mile snow bomb hitting the UK on January 14, with temperatures plunging to -5C. Find out which regions are in the firing line.
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A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is causing major travel disruption across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Check your journey before you travel.
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The UK faces a 36-hour blizzard from January 8, with 16 counties in England set for heavy snow. Maps show accumulations and the counties most at risk. Read the latest forecasts.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and potential power cuts across Scotland, with travel disruption expected for the start of the new year. Stay informed and prepare.
Drivers are urged to drastically increase stopping distances as frost and ice make roads treacherous. Experts warn accidents are six times more likely in winter. Learn how to stay safe.
UK motorists are warned to increase stopping distances up to tenfold in icy conditions to prevent collisions. Get 10 essential winter driving safety tips from experts.
The UK braces for a five-day snowstorm from January 5, with up to 11 inches forecast for England. Maps show a severe downturn. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
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Severe winter storms across the US north-east have caused massive flight cancellations and delays, disrupting millions of travellers during the busy festive period. Stay informed on the latest travel updates.
The UK is set for its first major blizzard of winter in early 2026, with a 742-mile snow band forecast to sweep from Plymouth to Scotland. Get the latest weather maps and forecasts.
Maps reveal a five-day snow bomb will hit the UK from New Year's Eve, with temperatures plunging to -14C. Only England's south coast is set to evade the worst of the wintry blast. Read the full forecast.
New weather maps forecast a major snow event hitting the UK after Christmas, with up to 10cm of snow and temperatures plunging to -9C in Scotland. Birmingham faces -4C.
A severe Russian blizzard could blanket the UK in snow on Christmas Day, with temperatures plunging to -9°C. Get the latest Met Office and Netweather forecasts for a potential white Christmas.
A UK snow bomb intensifies to a blizzard, with eight counties set for wintry hits from Dec 27. Temperatures to drop to -2C. Full forecast and county list here.
The UK faces a severe cold snap with temperatures plunging to -2C and heavy snow forecast for Devon, Cornwall, and South Wales from December 27. Get the latest weather maps and expert warnings.
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Weather maps warn of a 60-hour snow event hitting Britain from December 17, threatening travel chaos just before Christmas. Get the latest forecast details and Met Office outlook here.
As winter sets in, drivers are urged to remember two crucial Highway Code rules for safety. Rule 146 and Rule 148 are essential for navigating hazardous conditions. Read the full guide now.
A major snow event has been upgraded to a 30-hour blizzard set to hit the UK from December 11. Six counties in England face significant disruption. Read the full forecast and impacts.
A major snowstorm lasting 30 hours is forecast for mid-December, hitting six counties across northern England and Scotland. Get the latest maps and travel warnings.
The UK faces a severe cold snap with temperatures set to plummet to -6C, bringing widespread snow and freezing conditions. Read the latest weather maps and expert forecasts.
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State pensioners with any of 48 health conditions could claim up to £441 every four weeks via Attendance Allowance. Check your eligibility now for this non-means-tested support.
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